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Patrick Ayotte is a Full Professor and Infrastructure Adjunct in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Sherbrooke. He holds an M.Sc. in Radiobiology from the University of Sherbrooke (1995) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University (1999), followed by postdoctoral training at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2001).
Education
- M.Sc. in Radiobiology, University of Sherbrooke, 1995
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Yale University, 1999
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 2001
Research Interests
Professor Ayotte's research focuses on the physics and chemistry of ice interfaces, utilizing advanced spectroscopic techniques, optical/electron microscopy, molecular beams, and surface science to investigate heterogeneous reaction kinetics and dynamics. His group integrates experimental data with molecular modeling to elucidate molecular-level mechanisms in astrochemistry and environmental chemistry, particularly for interstellar and atmospheric phenomena.
Current projects include heterogeneous hydrolysis kinetics of nitrogen dioxide on ice, separation of nuclear spin isomers of water, and mitigation strategies for fugitive dust emissions from mining residues.
Advising and Grants
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Laboratory and Research Team
His laboratory employs specialized instrumentation for ice surface analysis, focusing on experimental and computational studies of heterogeneous processes relevant to cosmic and terrestrial environments.
